Senator DiDomenico Nominates Chelsea Superintendent for “Commonwealth Heroine” Award by MA State Women’s Commission
Senator Sal DiDomenico nominated Chelsea Superintendent, Dr. Almi G. Abeyta, as a 2025 Commonwealth Heroine, and honored her at the State House celebration. Each year the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) partners with state legislators to identify women who make outstanding contributions to their organizations and in their communities. Elected officials are encouraged to submit one woman from their constituency as a means of recognizing their invaluable efforts and extraordinary acts of service, who are making a big difference in their communities but not necessarily making the news.
“Almi is someone who doesn't seek out credit or recognition but works tirelessly every day to improve the lives of children and educators across Chelsea public schools,” said Senator DiDomenico. “Her passion to create a bright future for her students inspires everyone she comes into contact with. I am proud to work with this true leader and I look forward to all the great things she will continue to accomplish for the school district that she loves in the coming years.”
DiDomenico also had the opportunity to celebrate other constituents across his district who were recognized as a 2025 Commonwealth Heroine: Maura Pensak from Cambridge, Barbara Best from Cambridge, Keila Velez from Chelsea, and Elaine Monge from Everett.
“The Commonwealth Heroines are women who don’t make the news, but make all the difference in their communities,” said MCSW Chairwoman Mary-dith Tuitt. “Thousands of women in every community across the Commonwealth perform unheralded acts on a daily basis that make our homes, neighborhoods, cities, and towns better places to live. Commonwealth Heroines use their time, talent, spirit, and enthusiasm to enrich the lives of others in their community. They are mentors, volunteers, and innovators - they are the glue that keeps a community together.”
The MCSW celebrated the 22nd Annual Commonwealth Heroines Class of 2025 on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the Massachusetts Statehouse in the Gardner Auditorium.
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The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) is an independent state agency created in 1998 to provide a permanent, effective voice for women of the Commonwealth and to promote their rights, opportunities, and equality for all.